San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte

Visit the site where Texan independence was won at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. What is now a 486 hectare (1,200 acre) historic park marks the place where General Sam Houston's Texan troops defeated General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's army in 1839, thereby securing Texas' succession from Mexico. Visitors can explore the battleground and discover strategic points of the conflict, indicated with granite markers. The on-site museum houses a number of artifacts and exhibits that outline more than 400 years of Texas history. From the museum you can take an elevator up the 149 m (489 ft) San Jacinto Monument, which offers expansive views the city and harbor. To explore more of the park, stroll along the marsh trail and boardwalk. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and many more La Porte attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's La Porte online vacation planner .

There is an interesting museum located in the base of the monument, together with a shop and toilet facilities the monument is an impressive sight as it the reflection pool, located in a large park. i...
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By 262DianeV2014On December 31, 2017

We heard about this tall monument on our Houston City Tour and decided to check it out. Free museum inside that shared lots of Interesting insights about the battle here and more. We discovered the pe...
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They need to mow the area, trim the trees, and clean it up. Looks like a trashy park. Also power lines ran thru park grounds looks like a trailer park. Power lines trash up the surrounding view. Who ever is in charge of maintaining this park needs to be fired! Only thing nice was the museum. This is historical area. The surrounding industry complexes should help pay for this!

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By Ken HeilOn November 20, 2017

A great place to learn about our veterans and their service to this country. Highly recommend taking the tour and your time as you walk on and around history. A small ship compared to today's monsters of the sea but this was the BEST round in it's prime. The history is rich just like the dedicated tour guides. Bring your camera and imagination.

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By Dennis GarrettOn December 29, 2017

Awesome way to spend an afternoon! Lots of local history that as a visitor to Houston I felt fortunate to find. The battleship is awesome too! Lots of exhibits, art, and relics. Really had a blast!

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By B NOn December 11, 2017

Visited the Battleship Texas with my family, an awesome experience. I really hope the Great State of Texas saves its maritime namesake that served our country through two world wars. It is the only battleship left with that accomplishment.

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By Mike CrenshawOn November 27, 2017

The battleship is awesome, basically a giant playground. I’ve never seen this much access on a historic ship before! You can climb all over it, move the big guns, and get to all levels of the ship. It was a lot of fun! Be careful with 1 and 2 year olds though! They could literally fall off the ship if you’re not watching them.

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